{"id":304764,"date":"2018-12-03T06:32:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T11:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=304764"},"modified":"2018-12-03T06:32:59","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T11:32:59","slug":"ftn-latest-on-christian-pulisic-koulibaly-ramsey-and-pickford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/12\/03\/ftn-latest-on-christian-pulisic-koulibaly-ramsey-and-pickford\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest on Christian Pulisic, Koulibaly, Ramsey and Pickford"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/11\/25\/ftn-latest-on-cengiz-under-de-gea-solanke-and-pogba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Football Transfer News<\/a> looks at the latest news and rumours, including, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1bf33a9a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Pulisic<\/a>, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder wanted by <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a>. Also,\u00a0the Napoli defender wanted by <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a>. FTN, brought to you by Last Word on Football, also looks at the latest club to be linked with <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ef619b0b\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Ramsey<\/a>. Plus, will Manchester United target <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4806ec67\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Pickford<\/a> should <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7ba6d84e\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David de Gea<\/a> leave Old Trafford?<\/p>\n<h1>Latest on <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1bf33a9a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Pulisic<\/a>, Koulibaly, Ramsey and Pickford<\/h1>\n<h2>Chelsea Chase Dortmund Youngster<\/h2>\n<p>The latest on Christian Pulisic looks to be that Chelsea are in pole position, if they meet the asking price. Borussia Dortmund have set a \u00a370 million tag for the 20-year-old. However, at present, the Blues are being put off by the amount being asked. Pulisic is one of Europe&#8217;s top young talents and if Chelsea don\u2019t agree to pay the asking price, someone else will.<\/p>\n<p>Pulisic has impressed for Dortmund this season and also for the USA national team. Chelsea are concerned that Pulisic has not produced on a consistent basis. Therefore, they believe his price should reflect this. With the likes of Pedro and Willian not getting any younger and the constant rumours of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a39bb753\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Hazard<\/a> departing, Pulisic could be an ideal signing if the price lowers.<\/p>\n<h2>Napoli Reject Huge United bid for Defender<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United have reportedly had a huge bid for defender <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/da974c7b\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kalidou Koulibaly<\/a> rejected by Napoli. A bid believed to be in the region of \u00a391 million was submitted by United for the Senegal international. Jose Mourinho has long wanted defensive reinforcements. The United manager\u00a0was left frustrated during the summer after the club failed to sign his targets.<\/p>\n<p>Koulibaly has become one of Europe&#8217;s top defenders. A host of clubs are interested in signing him, including Chelsea. They have the defenders former manager Maurizio Sarri in charge. However, United will be desperate not to lose out on another defender and could return with a new bid sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<h2>Ramsey to Madrid?<\/h2>\n<p>The latest club to be linked with Arsenal\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ef619b0b\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Ramsey<\/a> are Spanish giants <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Madrid<\/a>. Reports suggest that Real have already been in contact. They are interested in signing him on a pre-contract agreement in January. Arsenal have chosen not to offer the Welsh international a new deal. Ramsey has been linked with <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/bayern-munich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bayern Munich<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/juventus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juventus<\/a> amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>Should Ramsey sign for Madrid, he would link up with fellow Welshman <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a58bb1e1\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gareth Bale<\/a>.<br \/>\nHowever, he would face stiff competition for a place in the starting lineup. There are several top players competing for places in their midfield. Come January, Ramsey could have a huge decision to make as to which too European club to sign for.<\/p>\n<h2>Pickford on United\u2019s Wishlist<\/h2>\n<p>Due to uncertainty still surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7ba6d84e\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David de Gea<\/a>, Manchester United have put <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4806ec67\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Pickford<\/a> at the top of their wanted list. The Red Devil\u2019s are concerned that they could lose their number one next summer if his demands are not met. With this being the case, Everton\u2019s England international Pickford is their choice to take over in goal.<\/p>\n<p>A \u00a370 million pound deal could be enough to persuade Everton to part company with the former <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/sunderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunderland<\/a> star. Therefore, should the deal happen, it would make 24-year-old Pickford the worlds most expensive keeper.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"paOwXnT7S99R7UEMpagPDw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1074158508\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'paOwXnT7S99R7UEMpagPDw',sig:'6M2qOfVkzLIwMWprl0pAg6I2HWTHm4oFMIF6JeCpud0=',w:'594px',h:'426px',items:'1074158508',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s FTN looks at the latest news and rumours. Including the latest on Christian Pulisic and Aaron Ramsey. 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